Acartiidae [Acartiidae]

Description

Acartiidae is a family of planktonic copepods found in oceanic and coastal waters worldwide. They are characterized by their small size and the presence of strong swimming legs, making them an essential part of the marine food web, serving as a primary food source for many fish larvae and other marine animals.

Genera
Acartia [Acartia]
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Paracartia [Paracartia]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Copepods
Copepoda
Order Calanoida
Calanoida
Statistics
  • Genera 2